Simpkins, Johnson Up For “Jurassic World”?

Ty Simpkins, the 12-year-old actor cast opposite Robert Downey Jr. in “Iron Man 3” and the haunted child of the “Insidious” movies, has scored another high profile lead role – “Jurassic World” at Universal Pictures.

Details on the storyline of Colin Trevorrow’s highly anticipated fourth film in the “Jurassic Park” franchise are under wraps, as is the character Simpkins will play.

At the same time, there’s talk that “New Girl” and “Drinking Buddies” star Jake Johnson is up for a role in the film. If true, the pair would likely join Bryce Dallas Howard who was previously said to be in talks for a role.